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  • An Introduction to Tantric Philosophy An Introduction to Tantric Philosophy
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    An Introduction to Tantric Philosophy

    The Paramarthasara, or 'Essence of Ultimate Reality', is a work of the Kashmirian polymath Abhinavagupta (tenth and eleventh centuries). It is a brief treatise in which the author outlines the doctrine of which he is a notable exponent, namely...
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  • Introducing Buddhism Introducing Buddhism
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    Introducing Buddhism

    Introducing Buddhism is the ideal resource for all students beginning the study of this fascinating religious tradition. It explains the religion's key teachings and traces its historical development and geographical spread of from its foundations up to...
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  • China on the Mind China on the Mind
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    China on the Mind

    Several thousand years ago Indo-European culture diverged into two ways of thinking; one went West, the other East. Tracing their differences, Christopher Bollas examines how these mentalities are now converging once again, notably in the practice of...
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  • Heidegger on East-West Dialogue Heidegger on East-West Dialogue
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    Heidegger on East-West Dialogue

    This book traces a most obscure and yet most intriguing theme concealed in Heidegger's thinking and work, which has hitherto not yet been made the focus of a thorough and sustained investigation: that is, the emergence and course of Heidegger's interest...
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  • How to Lose Yourself
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    How to Lose Yourself

    Inviting new translations of classical Buddhist texts about why the self is an illusion-and why giving it up can free us from sufferingFrom self-realization and self-promotion to self-help and the selfie, the modern world encourages us to be...
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  • Light on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
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    Light on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

    BKS Iyengar’s translation and commentary on these ancient yoga sutras has been described as the “bible” of yoga. This new edition of the classic text contains a new introduction by BKS Iyengar, as well as a foreword by Godfrey Devereux, author of Dynamic...
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  • Light on Pranayama Revised Edition
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    Light on Pranayama Revised Edition

    The definitive guide to yogic breathing from B.K.S. Iyengar, the world’s most respected yoga teacher. B.K.S. Iyengar has devoted his life to the practice and study of yoga. It was B.K.S. Iyengar’s unique teaching style, bringing precision and clarity to...
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  • Peace Book
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    Peace Book

    Trace the inspirational teachings of peace from some of the greatest minds of all time with The Peace Book."Peace does not mean an absence of conflicts; differences will always be there. Peace means solving these differences through peaceful means;...
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    That Bird Has My Wings

    OPRAH'S BOOK CLUB PICK 2022"When I think about the fact that society, a nation, has sentenced me to death, all I can do is turn inside myself, to the place in my heart that wants so desperately to feel human, still connected to this world, as if I have a...
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  • Tao of Pooh and the Te of Piglet, The
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    Tao of Pooh and the Te of Piglet, The

    "It's hard to be brave,' said Piglet, sniffing slightly, "when you're only a Very Small Animal."Rabbit, who had begun to write very busily, looked up and said: "It is because you are a very small animal that you will be useful in the adventure before us...
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  • Japonisme
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    Japonisme

    A Japanese-inspired guide to living a happier, more fulfilled life. Japonisme explores the Japanese art of finding contentment and includes practical tips and tricks to live a happier, healthier, more thoughtful life. What is your ikigai (purpose)?...
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  • Buddhist Perspectives on Free Will Buddhist Perspectives on Free Will
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    Buddhist Perspectives on Free Will

    Throughout the history of Buddhism, little has been said prior to the Twentieth Century that explicitly raises the question whether we have free will, though the Buddha rejected fatalism and some Buddhists have addressed whether karma is fatalistic...
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  • Ghazali's Politics in Context Ghazali's Politics in Context
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    Ghazali's Politics in Context

    Imam Abü Hamid al-Ghazalı is perhaps the most celebrated Muslim theologian of medieval Islam yet little attention has been paid to his personal theology. This book sets out to investigate the relationship between law and politics in the writings of...
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    Attending Krishna's Image

    There is a steady and growing scholarly, as well as popular interest in Hindu religion - especially devotional (bhakti) traditions as forms of spiritual practice and expressions of divine embodiment. Associated with this is the attention to sacred...
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  • Awakening and Insight Awakening and Insight
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    Awakening and Insight

    Buddhism first came to the West many centuries ago through the Greeks, who also influenced some of the culture and practices of Indian Buddhism. As Buddhism has spread beyond India, it has always been affected by the indigenous traditions of its new...
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  • Consciousness in Jung and Patañjali Consciousness in Jung and Patañjali
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    Consciousness in Jung and Patañjali

    The East-West dialogue increasingly seeks to compare and clarify contrasting views on the nature of consciousness. For the Eastern liberatory models, where a nondual view of consciousness is primary, the challenge lies in articulating how consciousness...
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  • The Bhagavad-Gita for the Modern Reader The Bhagavad-Gita for the Modern Reader
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    The Bhagavad-Gita for the Modern Reader

    What is the Bhagavad-Gita? Is it just a religious text? When was it composed? How relevant is it to the modern world? This book answers these foundational questions and goes beyond. It critically examines the Bhagavad-Gita in terms of its liberal,...
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  • Chan Buddhism in Ritual Context Chan Buddhism in Ritual Context
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    Chan Buddhism in Ritual Context

    The essays in this volume attempt to place the Chan and Zen tradition in their ritual and cultural contexts, looking at various aspects heretofore largely (and unduly) ignored. In particular, they show the extent to which these traditions, despite their...
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  • Exploring Buddhism (Routledge Revivals) Exploring Buddhism (Routledge Revivals)
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    Exploring Buddhism (Routledge Revivals)

    The Buddhist field of knowledge is now so vast that few can master all of it, and the study and application of its principles must be a matter of choice. One may choose the magnificent moral philosophy of Theravada, the oldest school, or the Zen training...
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  • Power, Wealth and Women in Indian Mahayana Buddhism Power, Wealth and Women in Indian Mahayana Buddhism
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    Power, Wealth and Women in Indian Mahayana Buddhism

    This book examines the concepts of power, wealth and women in the important Mahayana Buddhist scripture known as the Gandavyuha-sutra, and relates these to the text's social context in ancient Indian during the Buddhist Middle Period (0-500 CE).Employing...
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  • Women's Utopias in British and American Fiction Women's Utopias in British and American Fiction
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    Women's Utopias in British and American Fiction

    Utopian writing offers a fascinating panorama of social visions; and the related forms of dystopia and anti-utopian satire extend this into the range of social nightmares. Originally published in 1988, this comparative study of utopian fiction by British...
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  • PIERCING HUMAN EXPERIENCE PIERCING HUMAN EXPERIENCE
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    PIERCING HUMAN EXPERIENCE

    Winner of the 15th Annual National Indie Excellence® Awards (NIEA)Understanding the human experience is about finding its essence. The true identity of a human being is concealed as the very basis of the states of waking, dreaming, and deep sleep of...
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  • Archaeology and Buddhism in South Asia Archaeology and Buddhism in South Asia
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    Archaeology and Buddhism in South Asia

    This book traces the archaeological trajectory of the expansion of Buddhism and its regional variations in South Asia. Focusing on the multireligious context of the subcontinent in the first millennium BCE, the volume breaks from conventional studies...
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  • The Buddha in Sri Lanka The Buddha in Sri Lanka
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    The Buddha in Sri Lanka

    This book examines culture, religion and polity in the context of Buddhism. Gananath Obeyesekere, one of the foremost analytical voices from South Asia develops Freud's notion of 'dream work', the 'work of culture' and ideas of no-self (anatta) to...
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  • Pragmatism and Social Philosophy Pragmatism and Social Philosophy
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    Pragmatism and Social Philosophy

    This book explores the role that American pragmatism played in the development of social philosophy in 20th-century Europe.The essays in the first part of the book show how the ideas of Peirce, James, and Dewey influenced the traditions of European...
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  • In Days of Great Peace In Days of Great Peace
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    In Days of Great Peace

    For several years Mouni Sadhu steeped himself in the teachings of the foremost Hindu ascetic, Sri Ramana Maharshi. This book, first published in 1957, is the best attempt by a European to describe without technicalities what such teachings entail, what...
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  • One Dharma One Dharma
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    One Dharma

    One of America's most respected Buddhist teachers distills a lifetime of practice and teaching in this groundbreaking exploration of the new Buddhist tradition taking root on American soil.
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  • Striving To Be Human Striving To Be Human
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    Striving To Be Human

    Striving To be Humanexamines what our moral values are, how we came to have them, and how we can add a spiritual dimension to them.Westerners live in liberal, secular democracies. The religious and moral certainties of the past have lost their influence...
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  • Buddhist Moral Philosophy Buddhist Moral Philosophy
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    Buddhist Moral Philosophy

    The first book of its kind, Buddhist Moral Philosophy: An Introduction introduces the reader to contemporary philosophical interpretations and analyses of Buddhist ethics. It begins with a survey of traditional Buddhist ethical thought and practice,...
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  • Desire and Motivation in Indian Philosophy Desire and Motivation in Indian Philosophy
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    Desire and Motivation in Indian Philosophy

    Desireless action is typically cited as a criterion of the liberated person in classical Indian texts. Contemporary authors argue with near unanimity that since all action is motivated by desire, desireless action is a contradiction. They conclude that...
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  • Philosophy of the Buddha Philosophy of the Buddha
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    Philosophy of the Buddha

    Philosophy of the Buddha is a philosophical introduction to the teaching of the Buddha. It carefully guides readers through the basic ideas and practices of the Buddha, including kamma (karma), rebirth, the not-self doctrine, the Four Noble Truths, the...
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  • In Dialogue with the Mahābhārata In Dialogue with the Mahābhārata
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    In Dialogue with the Mahābhārata

    The Mahābhārata has been explored extensively as a work of mythology, epic poetry, and religious literature, but the text's philosophical dimensions have largely been under-appreciated by Western scholars. This book explores the philosophical...
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  • Zen 24/7 Zen 24/7
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    Zen 24/7

    Enlightenment is within reach -- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.If you're searching for revelation and contentment, look no further than a handshake, a cup of coffee -- even your laundry pile. The most mundane details of life contain zen's profound...
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  • The Advancement Of Industry The Advancement Of Industry
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    The Advancement Of Industry

    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...
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  • Old Chipped Stones Of India (1906) Old Chipped Stones Of India (1906)
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    Old Chipped Stones Of India (1906)

    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...
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  • Buddhist Studies from India to America Buddhist Studies from India to America
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    Buddhist Studies from India to America

    Buddhist Studies from India to America covers four important areas of Buddhist Studies: Vinaya Studies and Ethics, the history of Buddhist schools, Western Buddhism, and Inter-religious dialogue. These are the main areas which Charles S. Prebish has...
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  • East of Existentialism East of Existentialism
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    East of Existentialism

    First published in 1990, East of Existentialism was written to explore new perspectives on eternal questions such as 'Who am I?', 'Why am I here?', and 'Where am I going?'.The book brings together insights from existentialism in the West and Hinduism,...
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  • The Spiritual Heritage of India The Spiritual Heritage of India
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    The Spiritual Heritage of India

    This book, first published in 1962, is an analysis of the history of the philosophy of a country that has never distinguished philosophy from religion. Indian philosophy is not merely metaphysical speculation, but has its foundation in immediate...
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